Project Controls Specialist II

Zachry Group•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist to work on engineering projects in its Houston Briar Park office. The role supports challenging projects for clients in the Oil & Gas industry and involves developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules, forecasting resources and costs, and preparing project reports.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum of 4+ years of experience in project controls.
Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules.
Problem-solving skills and ability to work to resolve complex situations with appropriate management.
Some knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
Understanding of basic project management principles.
High degree of computer literacy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
Dependability, including meeting deadlines, working independently, accountability, maintaining focus, punctuality, and good attendance.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in engineering within the Energy and Chemicals industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the project manager in developing the project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks.
Study and understand relevant project documents used to prepare schedules.
Work with project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules.
Convert the scope of work document into a logically linked, resourced project schedule.
Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks and, where necessary, integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules, with an emphasis on engineering and procurement.
Monitor progress against the project schedule and prepare progress reports.
Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis.
Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of relevant reports to stakeholders.
Provide realistic resource forecast data at project and corporate levels and input to the budget forecasting process.
Support the cost discipline to ensure accurate, timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets, and ensure the impact of change requests is assessed and included in schedules.
Analyze progress and its effects on the schedule and advise on necessary corrective action.